Feeding New York State Appoints Elizabeth Cooper as Executive Director

Read Now The Board of Directors of Feeding New York State the statewide association representing New York's ten Feeding America food banks, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Cooper as its next Executive Director. Cooper will lead the organization's efforts to strengthen hunger-relief programs, advance public policy solutions, and support the statewide network of food banks serving communities across New York.

Statement in Response to the FY27 Enacted Budget

Read Now Feeding New York State, on behalf of our 10 member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, thanks the Governor and the Legislature for increasing funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) to $72.8M and maintaining Nourish New York at $55M. We recognize that recent federal cuts have put increasing strain on state budgets, and appreciate the Governor for continuing to prioritize investments in food assistance programs.

Feeding New York State Response to One-House Budget Proposal

Read Now Feeding New York State, on behalf of our ten member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, commends the New York State Senate and Assembly for proposing $75 million each for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) and Nourish New York in the One-House Budgets.

Feeding New York State’s Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s FY27 Executive Budget

Read Now Feeding New York State, on behalf of our 10 member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, applauds Governor Hochul’s investment in initiatives that ensure New Yorkers have access to food in the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget.

Governor Hochul’s Support Strengthens New York’s Emergency Food Network Amidst Federal Government Shutdown—But Needs Remain

Read Now Governor Hochul recently announced the expedited release of $30 million in funding owed to our network of food banks and emergency food providers, along with an additional $65 million in new funding to support New Yorkers during the ongoing government shutdown. This announcement came as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) froze SNAP funding through November. Following a recent lawsuit, the USDA has agreed to use $4.65 billion in contingency funding to distribute SNAP benefits—yet this is only about half of what’s needed to fully cover November—and delays in benefit allocation are still expected.

Feeding New York State Position Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown

Read Now As of October 1, 2025, Congress has failed to pass a government funding agreement, triggering a federal government shutdown. While the scope of harm will depend on the shutdown’s duration, we acknowledge that millions of federal employees, contractors, and the public services they provide will be negatively impacted. Feeding New York State urges Congress to act without delay, end the shutdown, and pass a funding bill that protects healthcare and ensures stability for New York families.

The Capitol Connection: Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State

Listen Now By David Guistina PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025 – WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State, about growing hunger in the state and around the country.